On Monday morning, there were multiple events to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Junior.
For the 27th year in a row, people took part in a community memorial caravan, and drove around multiple parts of Reno, including a section of U.S. 395 that is designated as Martin Luther King Junior Highway.
Some people attended this event for the first time, while others have been taking part in it for 27 years.
Regardless of how many times people have participated, local leaders say people coming together as one is what the caravan is all about.
"It's exactly what this is, unity, you look out today in this parking lot here at Rehoboth Holy Temple Church of God and Christ, it signifies how American people we are just people. We are all one and that's the message that he wanted to put across to folks," said Patricia Gallimore, President for the Reno-Sparks NAACP.
While the caravan was happening, the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows held their own event.
First, students were able to do some hands-on activities by making signs that featured portraits of Dr. King, and some of his famous quotes.
After that, they were able to take part in a silent march to reflect on the holiday.
"The silent march is super impactful on the kids; we ask that they reflect the entire time when they are on that march about the impact that Dr. King had on the United States and just his legacy in general and how they themselves can dream big dreams," said Colie Glenn, Chief Development Officer for the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
Participants that we spoke with at both events hope that this holiday will inspire people locally and nationally to work together to create more unity.
